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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.52, 333.12 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.52, 333.12 and 135.59 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.52 : 333.12 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.52/333.12 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.52x = 333.12 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.52x = 45,167.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,167.74/222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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